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Great topic Elly!!! How: I did a google search nearly 5mths ago and found a number of forums (this was by far the best with regular members, posts, and replies) Why: I had owned budgies for a few years and had successfully had a 'couple' raise two clutches. These chicks were now breeding and a few issues arose. I was also keen on learning more about budgies, and improving the care I was giving mine. (you can always improve!) Now: I feel like a have a second family. I have learnt so much and enjoy building on this, helping others and chatting with my new friends and new members (from around the corner, accross the country and the other side of the world). Who do I have now? When I started on here I had 6 bugies and still do (trying to convice my family on letting me get some more!!!) They are Crackle, John, Paul, George, Ringo and Tweet Tweet. I also now have two cockatiels Bert and Ernie.

Great pics, great photographer and great camera!!! The above picture will have to be entered in May's budgie of the month... Agree??? Just the sweetest thing ever!

He is just too cute. I love him. I'm glad he is doing so well and look forward to his new journey and friend... Your cage is great too!

mmm that's a tough one. I guess if he was feed lots of greens before you got him and his poo stuck to his bum feathers and they stained them... it would be there untill the next moult or he cleaned it off (if it will come off). A bit like carrot on the face... but at the other end :nest:

They're sneaky aren't they?!?! If only they realised that pretending they aren't sick is actually not helping them at all. I hope Punter feels better soon and can go back with his friends.

Oh shucks!!! Thanks... I'm not 100% happy but that's just me. I do agree that it looks much better and will be much better. I couldn't have done it without you... Thanks mate!!! Thanks Jenene... and they were VERY happy to be back home. There was a lot of feather re-alinment going on and removal of fellow birds germs

We used to have one of those places around the corner of me too. You'd go in and get a scoop of this, and a scoop of that etc.. and make up your own seed. We used to buy our rabbit mix like that too. Unfortunately it's long gone.

How touching!!! Maybe you need to set the Weebil and your girlfriend up for a kiss of their own?!?!

Oh, poor darling... Do you think she does it to get the eggs against her skin for more warmth, or does she use the feathers she plucks to give the eggs warmth as well as from her? At least it gets better when she's not nesting.

Yah!!!!

Very nice Kaz... but can I ask what is with mum's chest? or is it just in the photo?? Everyone is looking really sweet and content...

A little ... the use of these fillers and being 'ripped off' reminds me of when you buy a packet of chips/crisps and after you open it and release the air... it's only half full!!!

They're all looking really good and VERY, VERY cute! I love the bowl shots... esp when they are trying to climb out (and your signature look great too)

They are looking really good Norm

It would be NICE!!! I'm guessing it would take a bit to dismantle, transport and re-build...

Looking GOOD!

Fantastic!!!

I love that wishfull thinking!!! The aviary is looking good... can't wait for more pics... and that rain you asked for.

WOW... 5 YEARS!!!!! That was very interesting reading there NN. I bought some for my Lizards to eat once and NEVER again... They were just repulsive. They climbed up everything and stunk to 'kingdom come'... Good luck with getting rid of them Missy!

I'd be inclined to say Dottie was born early-ish in 2007(It doesn't show month). You're also prob right about the flightyness. She might have grown up in an aviary/cage with no human contact. You'll prob find her harder to tame, but with time and patience, anything is possible.

Must have been horrible! Things have settles down. I think them being in the small cage made him go a little stir crazy . They seem happy to preen and feed and stop at that. I'll be watching them like a hawk and have some 'stand by' plans for when I go to Bali if need be. Thanks for all your advice and warnings... and I have decided NOT to put a mirror in the aviary...

Yeah. You forget how lucky we are. I know I take things like that for granted... I just don't think.

Thanks... not bad for a first timer. At least it 100 times better than what I had!

So peoples... It's finally done. I havn't quite finished my supply/bird room but everything else is done and I've got some picture for you... NOT HAPPY JAN!!! Before After Before After Before After What you talkin' about Willis??? Ahhhh... home sweet home!

Hello and a big official BBC welcome to you. I'm sure you'll fit in well here and find it a very useful forum as well. We are all here to help each other and I look forward to getting to know you and meeting your 'flock' when they join you. I hope you settle in well and happy aviary searching.